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WHR was recently trading at $198.62 and has an implied volatility of 21.20% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for WHR expiring on 23-Jun-2017, there is a 31.97% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $192.32-$198.62 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 41.39%.

Trending on StockTwits: StockTwits® is a financial communications platform for the financial and investing community. On their site, WHIRLPOOL was recently trending, indicating that breaking news and/or market activity has significantly impacted sentiment toward the stock. This movement can be interpretted as a sign of more near-term price movement for the underlying.

Trade approach: The recent sentiment change in WHR on StockTwits appears to be significantly negative, indicating that the stock is likely to follow in that direction for investors trading on sentiment. As a result, a bearish strategy could prove effective if the sentiment ultimately turns out to drive trading.

Upside potential: Using this bearish strategy, the trade would be profitable if WHIRLPOOL closed at or below $199.05 on 23-Jun-2017. Based on our analysis, there is a 50.40% likelihood of this return.

Downside risk: As with any options trade, there is a substantial downside risk where you may lose most or all of your investment.